French Connection | Dinner Party Advice

At a dinner party with French flair, the table setting is paramount. Lori Hedtler, owner of Devonia Antiques (561-429-8566) on Antique Row, put together a setting for PBI and provided tips for using antique French pieces:

What are some quintessential characteristics of antique French china, dishware and stemware?

We love to mix and match and find that modern shapes work nicely with antique designs. We have commissioned new custom chargers from the Pickard china company to work with the antique turquoise, greens and pinks. We also incorporate midcentury modern Venetian glass and contemporary placemats and napkin rings.

Blue Provence (561-651-1491) in Palm Beach offers French products and pastries shipped from France and many made fresh on-site. For the main course, pick up Chateau Virant olive oil, fleur de sel (sea salt), poivre blanc (white pepper) and Crane Crest real French dressing. For dessert, treat guests to one of Blue Provence’s homemade tarts, featuring beautiful berries and fruits and made daily during season.

The Favor

French macarons are totally en vogue, so send guests home with a macaron trinket box ($12.99) from the Tomkat Studio.